You, the People (1940)

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Audience Score
55
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NR 21 minNov 30th, 1940Crime
This MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short features a big city crime boss's attempt to use his crime "machine" to fraudulently win reelection for the current corrupt mayor. By using several illegal tactics, and aided by voter apathy, the crime boss nearly continues his control of the city.
StarringC. Henry GordonByron ShoresPaul Everton
DirectorRoy Rowland

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 30th, 1940
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Movie Tags:
crime bossmayormayoral electionmayoral candidatecorrupt mayorelection fraud